The hand-off! (Image via video still)

The delightful Karine Jean-Pierre is taking over from Jen Psaki as White House press secretary. The longtime advisor to President and Dr. Biden becomes the first Black person and first out LGBTQ+ person to hold the position:

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki introduces Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who will replace her after Psaki's departure on May 13th.

Jean-Pierre will be the first Black woman and first openly LGBTQ+ White House press secretary. pic.twitter.com/34h2ETX02j

— The Recount (@therecount) May 5, 2022

My God, P.S. Karine is 44 years old?! I thought she was like 29.